7 hours ago, FishTank said:

why not a Trick Worm

 

First time I saw a "Wacky Rig" was back in the early 80s, it consisted of Zoom's Trick Worm, 2/0 straight shank hook, & a 1" paneling nail in the tail. 

1/8 ounce sinker 1/0 hook . Sometimes gets em goin on a tough bite 

18 hours ago, Bankbeater said:

I will cast out a Texas rigged Zoom Finesse worm on a 2/0 hook with either a 1/16 or 1/8 weight.  If the bass don't want that I'll it try weightless or on a split shot rig.

I’m a 1/8 oz. and a 3/0 EWG on a Zoom Trick kinda guy. Or weightless. Weightless mostly. One of my favorite (and best) ways to fish. 

22 hours ago, Bird said:

Currently have a surplus of finesse worms, Robo, KVD and Zoom mainly.

I stocked up because I throw a lot of dropshot in our very clear water.

 

Was thinking giving them a try T-rigged.

Say a 1/8 bullet weight on a 1/0 hook.

I've always been a 7" Culprit 4/0 hook kinda guy. 

Anyone like or even prefer tossing the little worms. ?

 

I think I accomplish what you're trying to do with a Charlie Brewer Spider jig head...

 

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19 hours ago, Jrob78 said:

I didn't know there were people who didn't t-rig finesse worms

 

Yeah, for me its almost always a bigger worm, bigger weight and a bigger hook. Sometimes tho... that finesse package is the way to go. 

One of my favorite setups when they won't hit a moving bait is a Trick worm on a 3/0 EWG with a 1/4 oz worm weight. I only use finesse worms for drop shots and shakey heads but I might have to give them a try on a T-rig.

21 hours ago, Mobasser said:

A t rigged finesse worm is one of my favourite and best baits. I use Zoom and  other brands. Mostly 1/16 or 1/8 oz bullet weights and 1/0 or 2/0 hook. I like straight shank hooks the best.

 

One of the best presentations in and around grass here. Honestly for riversmallies this is my go to panic bait during the summer months. I have been saved more than once by this in a summer tournament. 

 

Allen 

On 3/10/2023 at 2:11 PM, Bird said:

Zoom

Are you talking the 4.5" finesse worm? That's a real winner t rigged, and on a shaky head too.

1 hour ago, waymont said:

Are you talking the 4.5" finesse worm? That's a real winner t rigged, and on a shaky head too.

Yes, was referring to the 4.5 finesse worm.

What triggered this thread was my surplus of finesse worms and was looking for ideas to utilize them other than dropshot which I throw a lot.

 

I've gotten great replies and looking forward to throwing them Texas, Mojo and Shaky.

Thankyou sir.

I don't leave the dock without a finesse worm Texas rigged and usually 2, one with 1/16th oz and another with 1/8th oz.  Caught bass from CA to MA mostly with one.

1 hour ago, Bird said:

Yes, was referring to the 4.5 finesse worm.

What triggered this thread was my surplus of finesse worms and was looking for ideas to utilize them other than dropshot which I throw a lot.

 

I've gotten great replies and looking forward to throwing them Texas, Mojo and Shaky.

Thankyou sir.

 

That size finesse worm (also short curly tail worms) is my jam on a 1/16 or 1/8 oz shakey head. 

This is one of my main finesse techniques. I use a zoom finesse worm, I have a variety of colors but for most of spring it will be grn pumpkin red. It is really more like a brown with red flakes. I use a 1/0 eagle claw worm hook. I couldn't tell you why, it just gives me confidence and looks right on there. The big thing to how I fish it though is the weight. Instead of a tungsten or lead, I use a 1/8 brass weight with a glass bead. Gives it muddy water capability as well as just giving a different type of presentation. 

 

ML spinning rod, under docks, around rocks, through wood and wherever else you want to bring it. 

I can't imagine a must have bass fishing lure list without some kind of soft plastic worm, preferrably for me a 6-7in straight tail finesse worm. Quite possibly the most versatile lure in existence. It can be fished so many ways - weightless, wacky rig, flickshake, neko rig, texas rig, carolina rig, mojo rig, splitshot rig, dropshot, jigworm, shakyhead, and probably a few more.

Zoom 4" Dead Ringer on 1/8 oz and 1/0 hook is great on texas rig...Can fish it like a Ned rig, swim it etc. 

 

I like a T-rigged trick worm or even the magnum trick worm. I don’t usually use the finesse worm because I assume they would be too light to throw on a baitcaster.